tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7306557.post111460474601878247..comments2015-03-29T16:17:27.698-07:00Comments on World History Blog: The Urban History AssociationMnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7306557.post-1131731779351729882005-11-11T09:56:00.000-08:002005-11-11T09:56:00.000-08:00Good question. I wish I knew the answer. I think...Good question. I wish I knew the answer. I think a lot of this is luck and what is handy. Rivers and harbors are popular choices because of the transportation factor. Other locations just happen.Milandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14455808190494781168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7306557.post-1131726667390880762005-11-11T08:31:00.000-08:002005-11-11T08:31:00.000-08:00Hi: I am a layperson when it comes to urban planni...Hi: I am a layperson when it comes to urban planning, but I'd be intersted in your thoughts about 'why' cities are created where they are? What are the reasons? Transportation [e.g. a freeway, port, airport], Historical buildings - Missions, Presidios, etc., What other considerations did early urban planners use to determine 'where' cities should be built?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>Jim<BR/>jl.brock@verizon.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com